I think the reason he isn't playing as well as he can is because last year he would sit on the bench and WANT to come onto the field and play the time he got on the field as well as he could so that the coaches recognise how well he plays and then eventually rate him higher

But I think now that he is playing for more time than last year per game he just gets tired, and probably worries about just staying consistent and concentrating too hard on not making any mistakes, thus making him more "boring" or under par with other players of his caliber.

It was those risky plays the he would do to get noticed last year that made him SIMON DWYER, this year its just Simon Dwyer.

I'm happy Fifita is as good as last year if not better, and every time I say his name i say it with the roar he deserves. Dwyer has lost that this year.

Lets hope it all changes next week, rabbits have a very strong attack. we are gonna need SIMON DWYER back with some of those massive hits from last year.

BTW anyone notice how MASSIVE his arms are now? almost as big at Utai's legs!

markotiger wrote:I think the reason he isn't playing as well as he can is because last year he would sit on the bench and WANT to come onto the field and play the time he got on the field as well as he could so that the coaches recognise how well he plays and then eventually rate him higher

But I think now that he is playing for more time than last year per game he just gets tired, and probably worries about just staying consistent and concentrating too hard on not making any mistakes, thus making him more "boring" or under par with other players of his caliber.

It was those risky plays the he would do to get noticed last year that made him SIMON DWYER, this year its just Simon Dwyer.

I'm happy Fifita is as good as last year if not better, and every time I say his name i say it with the roar he deserves. Dwyer has lost that this year.

Lets hope it all changes next week, rabbits have a very strong attack. we are gonna need SIMON DWYER back with some of those massive hits from last year.

BTW anyone notice how MASSIVE his arms are now? almost as big at Utai's legs!

Well he is not trying hard enough with mistakes Crucial missed tackles Two dropped balls in attacking positions one dropped bomb Only thing that did surprise me was his speed he footed it with Kenny Dowell in the 1st half and ran him down

He has a lot of potential, runs great lines but I think he sometimes looks scared to face up to the big guys, maybe coz he thinks he might be a target now after THAT HIT?

Whatever the reason is, I thought if he didn't hit his straps this week, he would easily be replaced by Ellis next week but since Ellis wont be back next week, he has another chance to prove himself and the coach. Personally, he shouldn't be starting next week. Off the bench is his best position, for me he is an impact player.

Got to remember he's still young and not really experienced. It's one thing coming off the bench as he was last year and another to play 80 minutes. unfortunately with the injuries he's required to do more than he would otherwise. Just hope he learns and ends up a better player for it

mightymagpie wrote:Got to remember he's still young and not really experienced. It's one thing coming off the bench as he was last year and another to play 80 minutes. unfortunately with the injuries he's required to do more than he would otherwise. Just hope he learns and ends up a better player for it

This

Most forwards take some time to mature, he looks to be one of them
We have a few that have come on very early...thats rare, Dwyers situation really isnt rare...more the norm than anything

I think Dwyer is going ok, at this stage in his development, 80 minutes is prob too much, but I think he is going ok,If Ellis and Fulton were around he would be playing 30-50 minutes, and be able to play that with more intensity.